Civil Engineer (Structural)

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8257551. Title of Job

Civil Engineer (Structural)2. Biographic Data

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10. Lowest Grade

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20. Occupational Specialties

The specialty code(s) for this position is (are):

001 Structural

21. Geographic Availability

The location code(s) for this position is (are):

110010001 Washington DC, DC

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23. Job Related Experience

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25. Occupational/Assessment Questions:

1. From the descriptions below, select the response that best describes how you meet the basic requirement for this position. Read each response carefully and select only one. You must submit documentation that shows how you meet the basic requirement with your application.

A. I have successfully completed a full 4-year course of study in an accredited college or university leading to a bachelor's degree or higher degree in professional engineering. To be acceptable, the curriculum must: (1) be in a school of engineering with at least one curriculum accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) as a professional engineering curriculum; or (2) include differential and integral calculus and courses (more advanced than first-year physics and chemistry) in five of the following seven areas of engineering science or physics: (a) statics, dynamics; (b) strength of materials (stress-strain relationships); (c) fluid mechanics, hydraulics; (d) thermodynamics; (e) electrical fields and circuits; (f) nature and properties of materials (relating particle and aggregate structure to properties); and (g) any other comparable area of fundamental engineering science or physics, such as optics, heat transfer, soil mechanics, or electronics.B. I have a combination of education and experience: College-level education, training, and/or technical experience that furnished (1) a thorough knowledge of the physical and mathematical sciences underlying professional engineering, and (2) a good understanding, both theoretical and practical, of the engineering sciences and techniques and their applications to one of the branches of engineering. This is demonstrated by my possession of a professional registration, or specified academic courses, or related curriculum. Please refer to the announcement for more information regarding the basic requirement.C. I do not meet the requirements as described.

2. From the options below, please select the response that best describes how you meet the minimum qualifications requirement for this position at the GS-13 level.

A. I possess one or more years of professional engineering experience equivalent to the GS-12 level in the Federal service that has involved providing advice and assistance on structural design issues, particularly as they pertain to seismic and earthquakes issues and structural safety designs. B. I do not possess the experience above and therefore do not qualify for this position at the GS-13 level.

The following statements pertain to your knowledge of theories, principles, and practices of structural engineering sufficient to provide advice on seismic design, physical security, and structural safety issues.

For each question in the following group, choose the statement from the list below that best describes your experience and/or training.

A- I have not had education, training or experience in performing this task.B- I have had education or training in performing the task, but have not yet performed it on the job.C- I have performed this task on the job. My work on this task was monitored closely by a supervisor or senior employee to ensure compliance with proper procedures.D- I have performed this task as a regular part of a job. I have performed it independently and normally without review by a supervisor or senior employee.E- I am considered an expert in performing this task. I have supervised performance of this task or am normally the person who is consulted by other workers to assist them in doing this task because of my expertise.

20. Serve as a technical advisor on design standards and criteria and safety requirements for unique environmental and site conditions involving seismic and blast forces and progressive collapse prevention design.

21. Identify problem areas that may be safety hazards by carrying out complicated evaluations that result from earthquakes and other natural and man-made disasters to building structures and their operational facilities.

22. Apply concepts, theories, and practices as they apply to structural design for lateral building forces including seismic and wind forces, stress and load calculations, and details for structures.

The following statements pertain to your skill in oral communications.

23. Communicate concepts and ideas orally with various governmental and non-governmental professionals.

24. Serve on national committees and participate in the development of national standards and codes to ensure safety.

28. Conduct training sessions for engineering personnel on structural engineering issues particularly as they apply to healthcare and other facilities subject to earthquake, wind, and other natural and man-made disaster damage.

The following statements pertain to your skill in written communications.

29. Communicate concepts and ideas in writing with various governmental and non-governmental professionals.

31. Develop written responses to inquiries on structural engineering subjects.

32. Develop training courses to enhance the professional knowledge and understanding of structural safety systems.

Select the appropriate answer to the statement below. Failure to provide an answer will result in your not being considered for this position.

33. I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, all of the information included in this questionnaire is true, correct, and provided in good faith. I understand that if I make an intentional false statement, or commit deception or fraud in this application and its supporting materials, or in any document or interview associated with the examination process, I may be fined or imprisoned (18 U.S.C. 1001); my eligibilities may be cancelled; I may be denied an appointment; or I may be removed and debarred from Federal service (5 C.F.R. part 731). I understand that any information I give may be investigated and that responding "No" or providing no response to this item will result in my not being considered for this position.

A. YES, I understand the information provided above and certify that the information provided in this questionnaire is true, correct, and provided in good faith.B. NO, I do not certify this information and do not wish to be considered for this position.